R. Nowell Donovan
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

The Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs is the senior member of the Chancellor’s staff and acts for the Chancellor in his absence. The Provost convenes and chairs meetings of the Provost’s Council and undertakes special assignments at the request of the Chancellor.

This officer has primary responsibility for coordination of planning, policy, development, assessment and overall management of the divisions of academic affairs and information services. This officer has primary responsibility for all academic divisions and programs including AddRan College of Liberal Arts, M.J. Neeley School of Business, College of Communication, College of Education, College of Fine Arts, Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences, College of Science and Engineering, the Mary Couts Burnett Library, Admissions, and the Roach Honors College. Working with the Provost/Vice Chancellor are several Associate Vice Chancellors and Assistant Provosts.

They have administrative oversight of various academic support units including: the Center for Academic Services, Center for Instructional Services, Center for Teaching Excellence, Center for Writing, Institute of Behavioral Research, Intensive English Program, Ranch Management Program, TCU Press, and the offices of Assessment & Quality Enhancement, Enrollment Management, Extended Education, Financial Aid, Institutional Research, Center for International Studies:  TCU Abroad, Research and Sponsored Projects, and the Registrar. In addition the Provost/Vice Chancellor chairs the University Council and meets regularly with the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate and the TCU Board of Trustees.

Ann Sewell Associate Provost for Academic Planning & Budgeting	June Koelker Dean, Mary Couts Burnett Library
Bonnie Melhart Associate Provost and Dean of University Programs	Terri Gartner Executive Assistant to the Provost
Leo Munson Associate Provost for Academic Support	Cindy Odiorne Executive Assistant to the Vice Chancellor
Ruben Chanlatte Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Technology
Bryan Lucas Executive Director of Technology Resources
Ray Brown Dean of Admissions